External Job Posting Title Technical Support Engineer – PeopleSoft

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days/year

Enhanced employee benefits

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton seeks a highly skilled Technical Support professional to join our government-focused team in Herndon, VA. The role requires collaboration with government customers, ISSO, and end users, plus hands-on system monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive issue resolution.

You will document procedures, maintain systems, and support critical National Security initiatives. Applicants should have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or the ability to obtain it, a related bachelor's degree with 8+

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or ability to obtain SCI clearance and pass a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with PeopleSoft Technical Support.
• Proven ability to install, configure, and maintain systems per project specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for server-based applications and IT infrastructure components.
• Ability to perform occasional after-hours tasks.
• Ensure proper documentation of system operation and maintenance procedures.
• Perform performance monitoring and provide issue documentation, including recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with government customers, contractor Project Lead, ISSO, Application Vendor, and End Users.
• Perform daily system monitoring and monthly tasks.
• Ensure maximum issue resolution to meet SLAs.
• Implement policies for problem handling and escalation.
• Respond to system issues using a ticketing system and report to customer location when needed.
• Direct staff activities to improve support practices and resolution times.
• Coordinate customer service activities with internal functions.
• Assist users with software applications and provide immediate problem resolution.
• Create or update documentation related to system operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Server-based apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Ticketing system

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced member to join our Technical Support team. This position will require the candidate to work closely with government customers, contractor Project Lead, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Application Vendor, and Application End Users. The candidate must have experience in system monitoring and troubleshooting. The role demands an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while adhering to customer requirements and timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with government customers, contractor Project Lead, ISSO, Application Vendor, and Application End Users.
• Perform daily system monitoring and monthly tasks.
• Ensures maximum issue resolution in minimum time to meet Service Level Agreements.
• Implements policies and procedures regarding how problems are identified, received, documented, distributed, and corrected.
• Respond promptly to system issues by troubleshooting and resolving them through a ticketing tracking system. In certain circumstances, report to customer location during off-hours for issue resolution.
• Establishes objectives and directs staff activities to improve technical support practices in the areas of quality, knowledge centered support and resolution timeframes.
• Coordinates customer service activities with other internal functions.
• Assists users with software applications (e.g., website access, email setup, troubleshooting, etc.) for the purpose of providing immediate problem resolution.
• Create or update documentation related to system operations and processes, ensuring clarity and simplicity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or the ability to obtain SCI clearance and pass a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with PeopleSoft Technical Support.
• Proven ability to install, configure, and maintain systems per project specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for server-based applications and IT infrastructure components.
• Ability to perform occasional after-hours tasks.
• Ensure proper documentation of system operation and maintenance procedures.
• Perform performance monitoring and provide issue documentation, including recommendations to management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Anticipate and address potential issues proactively.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.